Deputy Headteacher at Highfield Ely Academy

Highfield Ely Academy; Ely; On-site; GBP 78,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NPQH training

Supportive Trust

Professional development

Friendly staff

Job summary

Highfield Ely Academy in Ely, Cambridgeshire is seeking a Deputy Headteacher to work with the Headteacher to deliver strategic leadership and develop the school’s practices.

The role requires inspirational leadership, experience with diverse needs, curriculum development, and a commitment to pupil outcomes. The post offers NPQH training via the Active Learning Trust Institute in partnership with Ambition Institute.

Qualifications

• Inspirational leader with experience in schools
• Experience developing and delivering curriculum
• Experience supporting pupils with diverse needs

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic direction in partnership with the Headteacher
• Develop, implement and evaluate school practices
• Foster strong team development and wellbeing of staff

Skills

Leadership

Vision

Communication

Emotional intelligence

Resilience

Team motivation

Education

NPQH

Job description

About this Role

Location: Highfield Ely Academy, Ely,Cambridgeshire
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: ALT Leadership L16 - L20 (£77,676 -£85,547 FTE)

This is an excitingopportunity for a proven, inspirational leader with the vision, knowledge andexperience to build on Highfield Ely Academy's existing good practice.

The Deputy Headteacherwill work with the Headteacher to deliver strategic leadership and, withothers, lead and develop the strategic direction of the school. Operationally,the Deputy Headteacher will help to develop, implement and evaluate the school'spractices and ensure resources are efficiently and effectively managed.

We are lookingfor a Deputy Headteacher at Highfield Ely Academy who will:

Be an inspirational leader whohas demonstrable experience of working with pupils with a range ofcomplex needs, curriculum development and delivery.

Share our ambition for every child to achieve their full potential regardless of thecomplexity of their needs, in addition to having:

• a collaborative approach to being part of an ambitious Trust
• a vision for the future development of the school, with a determination to achieve excellence
• the skills to lead, motivate and inspire by being a visible leader
• experience of supporting and motivating a dynamic and forward-thinking staff group by fostering respectful relationships and focusing on their career development and wellbeing
• the ability to deliver a diverse curriculum which meets the needs of all pupils
• a commitment to ensuring every child feels valued and respected
• an outward facing approach in order to build and develop relationships and partnership working
• excellent communication skills, emotional intelligence, resilience and a positive attitude

What we canoffer:

• Enthusiastic, friendly, engaged and creative pupils who are keen to learn
• An engaged community of families and external partners
• A motivated, talented, dedicated and hardworking staff group who have high expectations
• A supportive and proactive Trust Board and Chief Executive Officer
• An excellent working environment that supports and promotes staff wellbeing
• Commitment to ongoing opportunities for training and professional development, with the ability to obtain NPQH delivered by the Active Learning Trust Institute in partnership with Ambition Institute
• Strong Trust family who are encouraging and at the heart of all that we do
• An opportunity to be a part of the development of the Trust

To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, allnew employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching andsupport staff) will be subject to a 4 months' probation period at the start oftheir employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with ourculture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and supportmechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all,including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexibleworking will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.